Oneida snowbanks no problem

ONEIDA- Members of common council feel that snowbanks in the downtown area are not a major concern at this point.

Acting Mayor Max Smith explained that although there is no plan in the budget to remove snowbanks in the downtown area, they are removed on an as-needed basis. The city would borrow by county trucks, costing the city less money. "If it becomes a real issue, we will take care of it," Smith said.

Councilor Brahim Zogby said that snowbank removal is "something that would have to be determined by Public Safety, the DPW, and the city engineer along with the mayor."

Councilor David Cimpi noted that the snowbanks are best removed on warmer days, as it makes the ice less dangerous and easier to break up and load into the trucks.

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Funding for any snow removal would come from the Department of Public Works.